For Immediate Release: Sept. 15, 2018 6:00 p.m.

Michaud Creek Fire Update

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Start Date: 09/15/2018 12:30 p.m.

Location and Jurisdiction: Located 2 miles south of Pocatello Airport on BIA land

Cause: Under investigation

Fire Size:254 acres

Percent Contained: 40% contain, estimated contain time 9/16 10 p.m.

Fire Behavior: Smoldering with occasional torching

Structures Threatened:Two secondary trailers were burned in the fire, these are not primary residences and 1 out building

Fuels and Terrain: Burning in grass and juniper

Fire Crews/Resources: 4 engines, 1 dozer and 1 Type 3 IC

Evacuations: No evacuations

Closures: No closures

Summery: Visibility on I-15 is low due to the smoke, there are signs on highway before smoke, warning drivers. The fire is knocked down. The team is working on moping up along the dozer line on the east flank. Heavy winds have been constant on the fire, with 40+ mph gusts forecast to hit the fire in the next 30 minutes.